The lightest, softest, quietest, stretchiest performance weatherwear ever from ProQuip
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL — (April 10, 2006) ProQuip, the world’s leading innovator of lightweight golf weatherwear, has unveiled Silk Touch, the lightest, softest and quietest high-performance rain suit in its 25-year history.
The breakthrough Silk Touch fabric, developed exclusively by ProQuip over the past three years, features a silky soft and virtually silent outer fabric, plus unique stretchy lining for ultimate playing performance and comfort. The suit is 15% lighter than ProQuip’s industry leading and multi award-winning Ultralite range.
Richard Head, ProQuip’s chief designer and managing director, said: "This is our most exciting weatherwear launch ever. Our goal was to make the ultimate, easy-to-play-in, lightweight waterproof suit for every golfer. Silk Touch is both incredibly lightweight and stretchy for superior freedom of movement and creates a new standard for fabric softness and quietness.
"Our research both in Europe and America revealed that many golfers won’t wear waterproofs precisely because fabrics are too rigid and noisy during the swing. Silk Touch solves that problem and is the ultimate lightweight weatherwear for club players and pros alike."
Silk Touch’s outer is made of an exclusively developed tightly woven fabric which is incredibly soft and silky, preventing interfering material bulges and off-putting noise during the swing.
The lining is made of a micro-filament laminate fabric that is waterproof and highly breathable. Most importantly, it is stretchy meaning there is no pulling at the top of the backswing, giving the player unparalleled freedom of movement and superior comfort.
Silk Touch also features bold new styling, with an athletic, slimmer-line cut for the jacket and playing top. Eye-catching color combinations complement the suit’s stand-out-from-the-crowd appearance and performance.
"Silk Touch is not only different to what ProQuip has produced before – this is a major step forward for golf weatherwear," continued Richard Head. "Ian Woosnam’s contribution to the development of this suit has been significant. Like many professionals, Ian wouldn’t wear waterproofs before because although many modern fabrics have become lighter, they are still too rigid and noisy.
"What makes Silk Touch special is that it is so soft and quiet – and 15% lighter than any suit we’ve made before. Combined with its ability to stretch, this is the ultimate weatherwear for all golfers."
Ian Woosnam said: "It’s been exciting to work with ProQuip and to see how they have taken some of my ideas and included them in Silk Touch. This is the softest, lightest and – most importantly for me – the quietest weatherwear I have ever worn. And it is the first waterproof suit that I am genuinely comfortable playing tournament golf in."
Silk Touch by ProQuip
Suggested retail price: Jacket $260; Zip Off Playing Top $260; Trousers $190
Fabric: exclusively developed tightly woven outer fabric that is incredibly soft and silky, preventing material bulges and off-putting noise during the swing; stretchy micro-filament laminate lining (drop liner) that is waterproof and highly breathable for unparalleled freedom of movement and superior comfort.
Sizes: Jacket: S-XXXL(M-XXL certain colors). Trousers: S-XXXL. Leg Inseam: 29",31",33"
Guarantee: three years
Customer information: Telephone: 800-322-9939; www.proquipgolf.com
SILK TOUCH JACKET FEATURES BENEFIT
Silky soft, fine-guage outer fabric Extra quiet; extra lightweight
Teflon® treated Excellent water repellence
Stretchy waterproof-breathable drop liner Superior freedom of movement; comfort
Adjustable Velcro/half-elasticated cuffs Precise fitting around wrist
Concealed waterproof front zip Stylish weather protection
Concealed zip jet front pockets Stylish, secure, non-obstructive storage
Conceal glove side pocket Designated pocket to keep glove dry
Shaped back hem Keeps lower back dry/warn during e.g. putting
Short cord hem & double adjusters No fabric interference
Three-year guarantee Assured quality
SILK TOUCH PLAYING TOP FEATURES BENEFIT
Silky soft, fine-guage outer fabric Extra quiet; extra lightweight
Teflon® treated Excellent water repellence
Stretchy waterproof-breathable drop liner Superior freedom of movement; comfort
Adjustable Velcro/half-elasticated cuffs Precise fitting around wrist
Zip-off sleeves Versatility; enhanced ventilation
Concealed zip jet front pockets Stylish, secure, non-obstructive storage
Conceal glove side pocket Designated pocket to keep glove dry
Shaped back hem Keeps lower back dry/warn during e.g. putting
Short cord hem & double adjusters No fabric interference
Three-year guarantee Assured quality
SILK TOUCH TROUSER FEATURES BENEFIT
Silky soft, fine-guage outer fabric Quiet during swing; extra comfort
Teflonâ?¢ treated Excellent water repellence
Waterproof drop liner Waterproof/breathable protection
Waterproof front fly zip Easier to put trousers on; waterproof
Leg zip openings Easier to put trousers on/take off
Velcro leg flap adjustments No loose fabric; allows adjustment of length
Concealed front pockets with zip jet Secure unobstructive storage
Half elasticated waist band & belt loops Versatile and comfortable wear
Three-year guarantee Assured quality
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